Why your Child Struggles Getting Ready for School on Time

Dec 18, 2023

Fighting every morning to get my kid ready for school. Why does my child need constant reminders to get ready? Why can't we ever get out the door on time? My kid is always distracted in the morning. Executive function challenges impacting kid's ability to independently get ready. Reason why your child struggles to independently get through routines.

Why does it take so long for my kid to get ready for school?

Oh, the dreaded battle that's on repeat every morning. Constantly reminding your child to stay on task. Brush your teeth, find your clothes, don't forget your bag.

If you feel like your kiddo always needs reminders to do the same routine over and over again. Your child might have executive functioning challenges.

What are executive functions?

Executive functions are a group of skills in our brain that help us:

Plan tasks
Make decisions
Stay focused on goals
Manage time
Adjust our plans
Communicate with others

You need these skills for both routines and new tasks. The good news is that you can help improve your child's executive function skills. Executive functioning continues to develop until about 25 years old.

Having a child who has executive function challenges can impact the entire family. If this sounds like you, stick around to learn strategies you can implement to help your kiddo thrive.